9 things to do in Boulder County today, Sept. 19, 2017

Dr. Rav Ivker will speak about and sign his new book, "Cannabis for Chronic Pain," today at the Boulder Book Store. (Courtesy Photo)

While the number of patients using medical marijuana increases every year, misconceptions about cannabis still exist. In "Cannabis for Chronic Pain," Dr. Rav explains the potential of marijuana's capacity for healing anyone afflicted with chronic pain. We are entering a new age of acceptance, and as Dr. Rav highlights, it is now possible to create a distinct cannabis prescription for different types of chronic pain. Find what works for you and finally get the relief you need, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074.

FILM

"Neva Romero: Jamas Olvidados" The documentary premiere about one young woman's struggle to make a difference during a period of collective turmoil and the story of a group of committed young activists working toward social justice that ended in an unsolved tragedy in 1974, 7 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $9-$12; 303-440-7666 or chautauqua.com.

"Inside You' indie comedy Movie Screening plus Q&A Special one night only event: The indie feature film"Inside You" — a comedy about a couple that switches bodies after a magic night together — is coming to Boulder for a screening and Q&A with the filmmaker Heather Fink as part of a cross country tour, 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $7; 303-444-7328.

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MUSEUMS

Newspapers in Lyons since 1890, Exhibit 125 years of newspapers; five different First Editions, beginning in 1890. Issues will be changed weekly, so visitors can read the news and see what was advertised and reported decades ago. Visitors can also "put themselves in the news" and take home a digital souvenir of their visit through the interactive newspaper photo booth, 9:30 a.m., Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High St., Lyons; free; 303-823-5271 or rockymtretreats.com/lyons-event.htm.

TALKS & LECTURES

"Technology 101: The Cloud" The Avenues at Crofton Park will welcome Michael Van Metre for his presentation "Technology 101: The Cloud." Learn what the cloud is and how it works. Van Metre oversees a prominent information technology company and has extensive experience mentoring seniors on how to use new technologies. RSVP required, 3 p.m., The Avenues Crofton Park, 12431 King Court, Boulder; free; 720-328-9548.

Word War 1: The Art of Copyediting Copy editors possess a rare set of skills, including a sensitivity to the nuances of expression, a desire to help writers create the best prose they can, and a firm grasp on grammar, syntax, and usage. If you have wondered what copy editors do, join us. You'll have an opportunity to edit a short passage and learn about a freelance career. 2 classes, 6:30 p.m., New Vista High School, 700 20th St., Boulder; $85; 720-561-5968 or bvsd.org/lll.

Creating Conscious Community in Turbulent Times As we feel the distress and the urgency of the many issues that confront our planet, our culture, and our individual lives, we increasingly realize that we have arrived where we are as a species because we have disconnected from the deeper wisdom within ourselves, from each other, and from Earth. A group is now available for you to share, 5 p.m., The Caritas Center, 5723 Arapahoe, Boulder; $5; 303-449-3066 or caritascenter.org/twice-monthly-drop-group-creating-conscious-community-turbulent-times.html.

Story in the Rocks: The Geologic History of Boulder County The geologic history of Boulder County's remarkable landscape goes back nearly two billion years! Rocks contain a record of earth's history that can be read like the pages in a book. Join geologist and volunteer naturalist Roger Myers for this slide program and learn how to read the story in the rocks in your backyard, 7 p.m., Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville; free; 303-678-6214 or BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/events.

Mimbres at the Museum: Earl, Hugo, Anna and Me The 11th century Mimbres culture of New Mexico is famous for its ceramic art: black-and-white images of animals and people painted on simple earthenware pots. Dr. Steve Lekson (Curator of Archaeology) has done extensive fieldwork in the Mimbres region and discovered many strange and wonderful things in the CU Museum's collections, 7 p.m., Hale Science Building room 270, 1350 Pleasant St., Boulder; free; 303-492-3396 or events.colorado.edu.

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